St Mary Catholic Elementary School vs Valley Way Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 701 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
Valley Way Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | St Mary Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Valley Way Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #463 of 3,871 | #3220 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #463 of 3,871 | #3220 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 100% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/stmary-niagarafalls/ | valleyway.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 26.0).
- •St Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 66.3%).
- •St Mary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (100% vs 63.3%).
- •Valley Way Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 260.
- •St Mary Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Valley Way Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary Catholic Elementary School better than Valley Way Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 26.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Mary Catholic Elementary School and Valley Way Public School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mary Catholic Elementary School: 260. Valley Way Public School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mary Catholic Elementary School and Valley Way Public School rank in Ontario?
St Mary Catholic Elementary School is 463rd of 3,871 and Valley Way Public School is 3220th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).